agrotechnology

American

[ag-roh-tek-nol-uh-jee] / ˌæg roʊ tɛkˈnɒl ə dʒi /

noun

the technology of agriculture, as the methods or machinery needed for efficient production.

Other Word Forms

agrotechnologist

noun

Etymology

Origin of agrotechnology

First recorded in 1970–75; agro- + technology

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agrotechnology

The insights gleaned add nuance to his pointed critiques of agrotechnology and organic farming, but it's the findings on rapid soil restoration that compel.

From Nature ● May 2, 2017

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